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B11 NOB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 NOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 88,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 84,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,427 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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B11 NOB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 NOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B11 NOB registered?

B11 NOB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is B11 NOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 NOB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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